League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 6, 2007 Election
	Mark Nadim Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Palo Alto

The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. In light of the city of Palo Alto's budget deficit, how do you propose to increase city revenues and promote efficiency in city operations?

There is no budge deficit in Palo Alto, there is a budget crisis, the city revenue has increased but the expenses have increased too. We need to study the budget. I propose the points below,

1. Current Projects' evaluation: cut non essential projects with their staff.
2. A significant amount of the budget is going to employees' salaries and benefits. Evaluate the number of employees.
3. Evaluate the needs of each department
4. The city needs to go paperless, which will reduce the maintenance required for copiers and printers.

2. How would you propose to meet Palo Alto's requirements for housing, existing and potential retail, future infrastructure, and city services?

There is limited room to add new housing units, determine their impact on the infrastructure. We have zoning regulations in the city, and is the city's responsibility to enforce it. Support for retail is essential.

3. Does Palo Alto have an obligation to consider regional needs with respect to a growing population, increasing diversity, and the importance of economic opportunity? If so, what proposals and plans would you support?

We have obligation to the region, and a deeper obligation to residents. Economics will change the demographics in Palo Alto. Affordable and subsidized housing are required.

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